Madelene Whitford
Groundwork Exercises to create trust
So you've been told to "do some groundwork to gain your horse's trust". But no one has actually told you what to do other than ...
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The importance of whole horse transformations
Whole horse transformations must take into account the physical glow up AND the mental well-being of the horse.
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Young horses in the winter
"Even lunging her, she goes crazy, kicks, rears and gets it all out of her system. It's kinda intimidating really. Do you have any suggestions ...
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The curse of ‘pretty’ horses
The uncomfortable truth about the curse of 'pretty horses'.
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“He bites and snakes his head when I get him out of the pasture or stall”
"My horse has a habit of pinning his ears, snaking his neck and biting when I approach him in the pasture or stall."
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“My horse isn’t getting any better when I do groundwork.”
"I've been doing groundwork, but it's not making any difference to my horse. In fact, he's swishing his tail and biting when I ask him ...
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“My horse won’t walk on the trail.”
"When I ride out on certain trails, he often stops and refuses to walk forwards - what to do when he won't react or go?" ...
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“My horse is disinterested in everything I suggest”
"He seems really bored with everything I suggest (obstacles in dry lot, just sitting in pasture with him). He is healthy and on supplements for ...
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“My horse won’t let me bridle him”
"Hey Maddy, my horse is avoiding the bridle every time I tack up. I'm using the same bit, and teeth have been checked! Help!" – ...
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“My horse won’t walk down the road”
"I have a new rising 8 Australian Stock Horse - he has done outings with his previous owner and on property riding. I ride predominantly ...
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“What I do is for the horses yesterday, today and tomorrow. For the horses who taught me, teach me and will continue teaching me. For the horses who deserve people to know better, be better and do better. And for the horse who touched my soul, Quincy.”
- Maddy Whitford
Whitford Equestrian
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